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Reform To Address Disparities Via Unprecedented Programs

Both the House and Senate health reform bills would allot billions of dollars for unprecedented programs to help address health disparities. The House bill would provide $33.9 billion over five years and the Senate bill would give $15 billion over 10 years for health programs, including opening grocery stores in neighborhoods without one, hiring security guards for dangerous neighborhood parks, extending hours for school gyms or playgrounds, or providing nutritionists to help students make healthy food decisions.